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WO2018187279A2 - Dispositif d'allaitement - Google Patents

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WO2018187279A2
WO2018187279A2 PCT/US2018/025816 US2018025816W WO2018187279A2 WO 2018187279 A2 WO2018187279 A2 WO 2018187279A2 US 2018025816 W US2018025816 W US 2018025816W WO 2018187279 A2 WO2018187279 A2 WO 2018187279A2
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Janet A. TETREAULT
Olivia B. OPPEL
Salim AFSHAR
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Boston Childrens Hospital
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    • A61F2/00—Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prostheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them with the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
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  • the present disclosure relates generally to a breastfeeding device, and more particularly, to a breastfeeding device which stores received liquid in a reservoir and is worn over a natural breast to facilitate natural breastfeeding.
  • breastfeeding has been shown to improve the bond between a caregiver and an infant as well as provide significant health benefits for the infant.
  • breast milk has been proven to be one of the most valuable contributors to infant health and breastfeeding has been shown to reduce the risk of ear and respiratory infections, asthma, sudden infant death syndrome, diabetes, and obesity.
  • nipple shields for overcoming the above-described obstacles in breastfeeding
  • breast shells for overcoming the above-described obstacles in breastfeeding
  • breast pumps for elongated nipple feeding systems
  • a number of these devices merely protect the nipple itself and do not provide improvements for infants struggling to suckle.
  • the devices are also not capable of storing liquid or being worn by a caregiver to maintain or promote a human to human contact which has been shown to improve a bond between a parent and an infant.
  • Another developed conventional design is a bib like device which is adapted to receive a container therein which communicates with an opening in the bib.
  • a nipple on the container that is inserted into the bib protrudes out from the fabric of the bib.
  • Yet another developed design includes a device that is bell shaped and placed over the human breast.
  • both of these devices require securement by straps attached to the device and then receive a nursing bottle there within.
  • Neither one of these devices is capable of acting as a reservoir or being worn directly over a natural breast without requiring a strapping attachment.
  • the object of this disclosure is to provide a breastfeeding device that will more closely stimulate natural breastfeeding since common solutions including baby bottles, nipples, and other nursing devices do not resolve the physical limitations of caregivers wishing to experience the bonding benefit as well as the health benefits brought by breastfeeding.
  • the present disclosure provides a breastfeeding device that is adapted to fit over a natural breast to facilitate a more natural breastfeeding between a caregiver and infant.
  • a breastfeeding device adapted to fit over a natural breast may include a reservoir which stores a received liquid and has an inner surface and an outer surface.
  • the liquid may be received into the reservoir by a manual supply process or by a pump.
  • the reservoir may be made of a flexible material.
  • an access opening is formed in the outer surface of the reservoir and is adapted to receive an attachment.
  • the inner surface of the reservoir is attached onto a surface of the natural breast emulating a contour thereof.
  • the attachment may be a nipple that protrudes from the outer surface of the reservoir for discharging the liquid from the reservoir.
  • the nipple may be attached to the reservoir by a threaded connection.
  • a threaded cap that holds the nipple may be attached to a threaded portion of the access opening to secure the nipple to the reservoir.
  • the nipple provides an adjustable flow rate of the liquid discharged from the reservoir based on varied incisions in the nipple.
  • the attachment may be a storage cap that seals the access opening of the reservoir.
  • the attachment may also be a breast pump that supplies liquid into the reservoir.
  • the inner surface includes an adhesive that is releasably engaged with the natural breast to secure the breastfeeding device over the natural breast.
  • the breastfeeding device may be worn inside a nursing brasserie.
  • the reservoir is a sterile collection pouch and is made of a silicone material.
  • the shape and size of the flexible reservoir may be customized based on the shape and size of the natural breast.
  • the flexible reservoir may further include at least one sensor that measures liquid temperature, volume, suction amount, and oxidation.
  • the nipple itself receives and stores a portion of the liquid that is stored in the flexible reservoir to minimize the compression required for liquid discharge.
  • a breastfeeding device to fit onto a natural nipple of a natural breast.
  • the breastfeeding device may include a flexible pouch having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein a portion of the inner surface of the pouch is adapted to receive the natural nipple.
  • the breastfeeding device includes a receiving aperture that is formed in the inner surface of the pouch to be in liquid communication with the natural nipple.
  • a nipple is attached to the outer surface of the flexible pouch and is adapted to receive liquid through the receiving aperture.
  • the inner surface of the pouch emulates a contour of the natural breast and the natural nipple.
  • the nipple stores a portion of the liquid received through the receiving aperture to minimize the compression required for liquid discharge.
  • the pouch may further include an access opening in communication with a liquid storage device or a breast pump.
  • the inner surface of the pouch further includes an adhesive releasably engaged with the natural breast to secure the breastfeeding device onto the natural breast.
  • the flexible pouch may be sealable.
  • the nipple may be formed integrally with the outer surface of the flexible pouch.
  • a method of attaching a breastfeeding device may include filling a liquid into a reservoir having an inner surface and an outer surface and attaching a nipple attachment to an access opening formed in the outer surface of the reservoir.
  • the inner surface of the reservoir is then disposed over the natural breast to secure the breastfeeding device and the inner surface emulates a contour of the natural breast.
  • the disposing of the inner surface over the natural breast includes removing a protective cover from the inner surface to expose an adhesive releasably engaged with the natural breast.
  • the method may further include removing the breastfeeding device from the natural breast and releasing the nipple attachment from the access opening. A cap may then be attached to the access opening to seal the access opening for storage of the liquid.
  • a method of attaching a breastfeeding device onto a natural nipple of a natural breast may include fitting an inner surface of a pouch onto the natural nipple.
  • the natural nipple is in liquid communication with a receiving aperture formed in the inner surface of the pouch.
  • a nipple is attached to an access opening formed in an outer surface of the pouch.
  • the inner surface also emulates a contour of the natural nipple and the natural breast.
  • a liquid storage device or a breast pump may also be attached at an access opening formed in the outer surface of the pouch.
  • the present disclosure is not limited to the combination of the device elements as listed above and may be assembled in any combination of the elements as described herein.
  • FIG. 1 A illustrates a perspective view of the breastfeeding device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. IB illustrates a rear perspective view of the breastfeeding device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 1C illustrates a front view of the breastfeeding device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIGS. 2A-2B illustrate side views of the breastfeeding device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a rear view of the breastfeeding device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIGS. 4A-4B illustrate exemplary nipple attachments for the breastfeeding device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIGS. 5A-5C illustrate the attachment of the breastfeeding device over a natural breast according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIGS. 6A-6B illustrate liquid storage within the reservoir and nipple of the breastfeeding device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 7 illustrates a breastfeeding device according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the present disclosure provides a breastfeeding device which stores received liquid in a reservoir and is worn over a natural breast to facilitate natural breastfeeding.
  • FIGS. 1 A-1C, 2A-2B, and 3 illustrate the breastfeeding device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the breastfeeding device 100 may include a reservoir 105 that stores a liquid therein and has an inner surface 110 and an outer surface 115.
  • the reservoir may be formed to be flexible so as to be able to emulate a contour of a natural breast.
  • the reservoir may be made of a silicone material, synthetic or non-synthetic material, organic silk, latex, pliable materials, and the like. That is, the reservoir is not limited to a particular material as long as it is flexible enough to emulate the contour of a natural breast while remaining a human safe material (e.g., safe to be worn on the skin for an extended period of time). This flexible material thus provides a caregiver with a more natural aesthetic.
  • the reservoir may also be formed in any shape and size. For example, the size of the reservoir may correspond to standard brasserie sizes.
  • the reservoir may be pre-molded into a personalized shape and size based on the caregiver.
  • the breastfeeding device 100 may include an access opening 120 that is formed in the outer surface 115 of the reservoir 105.
  • the access opening 120 is adapted to receive an attachment 125.
  • the attachment 125 may be a nipple 205 onto which an infant may latch to engage with the breastfeeding device.
  • the nipple 205 may be a commercially available nipple.
  • the nipple 205 specifically protrudes out from the outer surface 115 of the reservoir 105 for discharging a liquid from within the reservoir 105.
  • the nipple 205 may be attached to the reservoir 105 by a threaded connection.
  • a threaded cap 210 that holds the nipple 205 may be attached to a threaded portion of the access opening 120 to secure the nipple 205 to the reservoir 105.
  • the exemplary embodiment is not limited thereto and the nipple may be secured to the reservoir using other well-known attachment means or by using a commercially available cap.
  • the nipple 205 advantageously provides an adjustable flow rate of the liquid discharged from the reservoir 105.
  • the adjustable flow rate is achieved by incisions 405 formed in the nipple 205. That is, the incisions 405 are varied to thus adjust the flow rate.
  • a caregiver is capable of attaching a nipple with an appropriate flow rate for different infants. For example, an infant of 2 months may require a different flow rate than an infant of 10 months.
  • the breastfeeding device is adaptable to infants of all ages.
  • the attachment 125 may be a storage cap that is used to seal the access opening 120 of the reservoir 105.
  • the storage cap allows the breastfeeding device 100 to be completely sealed from leakage.
  • the breastfeeding device is thus both removable and portable while storing liquid.
  • the storage cap allows for the device to easily be placed in a refrigerator for later use or can be pre-filled with a liquid and is then portable for a later use.
  • a caregiver can avoid the need of having to fill the reservoir when in an inconvenient location.
  • Multiple devices can also be filled to have ready for use when needed.
  • user convenience is greatly improved by having a device that is adapted to both be a storage compartment and a dispensing device while being portable.
  • the attachment 125 may be a breastfeeding pump.
  • the access opening 120 may receive a breast pump connector in communication with the breast pump.
  • a user can readily fill the reservoir 105 of the device 100 using a breast pump and then seal the reservoir with a cap for later use or attach the nipple 205 for immediate use.
  • the breastfeeding device 100 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may be filled either by the use of a breastfeeding pump (or another type of mechanical pump system) or by a manual process.
  • the breastfeeding device is not limited to these filing processes and may be adapted to be filled by any known process.
  • the flexible reservoir 105 is a sterile collection pouch that may easily be cleaned for reuse.
  • the reservoir 105 may be made of various materials that are both flexible and safe for skin contact.
  • the reservoir 105 may be made of a silicon material, an organic silk, a pliable plastic, or other well-known materials.
  • various sensors may be disposed within the reservoir. For example, a temperature sensor may be included within the reservoir to measure the temperature of the liquid and a volume sensor may be included therein to determine an amount of liquid available within the reservoir.
  • a sensor may be provided to measure the amount of suction required to discharge the liquid through the nipple or an amount of oxidation may be measured.
  • a sensor capable of measuring the suction of an infant on the nipple.
  • the suction attempt of an infant may be determined by detecting the pressure and displacement of the nipple. This measurement is useful for children with low muscle tone in which the muscle strength is strengthened over time.
  • the sensors are not limited to these specifically discussed sensors and various other sensors may also be mounted within the reservoir or on the breastfeeding device itself.
  • the sensors may be integrated into one single sensor. Further, the data gathered by these sensors may be transmitted to a user device. For example, a user may receive information regarding a remaining amount of liquid within the reservoir.
  • the reservoir may include a blocking means which is enabled when, for example, the temperature of the liquid within the reservoir greater than a safe temperature (e.g., a safe temperature for the infant to receive the liquid). In other words, the hot liquid may be prevented from being discharged through the nipple, thus preventing potential harm and injury to the infant.
  • a safe temperature e.g., a safe temperature for the infant to receive the liquid
  • the nipple 205 attachment may be attached to the access opening 120.
  • the nipple 205 may be attached to the access opening 120 after the breastfeeding device 100 has been attached for use. That is, after the breastfeeding device 100 has been either attached over the natural breast or placed within a nursing brasserie. The attachment of the breastfeeding device 100 over the natural breast will be described in more detail below.
  • the breastfeeding device 100 may be fit over a natural breast of a user or caregiver.
  • the inner surface 110 of the reservoir 105 may be attached onto a surface 505 of the natural breast, as shown in FIGS. 5A-5B.
  • the reservoir 105 emulates a contour of the natural breast.
  • FIG. 5C shows how the flexible reservoir 105 changes shape to correspond to the shape of the user's natural breast. This shape change provides a natural feeling to a user. That is, the reservoir most accurately fits over the breast to minimize discomfort for a user wearing the device.
  • the inner surface 110 of the reservoir 105 may include an adhesive. Accordingly, the
  • the breastfeeding device may be releasably engaged with the natural breast.
  • the adhesive is a composition that allows for the surface to be reengaged with the surface of the natural breast over multiple uses. That is, the adhesive is not permanent and also continues to exhibit adhesive characteristics over many uses.
  • a protective cover may also be further provided over the adhesive to protect the adhesive layer for next uses. That is, prior to attaching the breastfeeding device onto the natural breast, the protective cover may be removed from the inner surface of the reservoir to expose the adhesive. After use of the breastfeeding device, the protective cover may be replaced over the adhesive to protect the adhesive from dust or other particles.
  • the liquid may be stored within the reservoir.
  • the nipple itself is also capable of holding/storing a particular amount of liquid received from the reservoir.
  • the storage of the liquid within a portion of the nipple allows for minimal compression to be required to discharge the liquid through the nipple opening.
  • an infant having difficulty to suckle is capable of more easily receiving liquid from the reservoir.
  • the breastfeeding device 700 may be adapted to fit onto a natural nipple of a natural breast.
  • the breastfeeding device 700 may include a flexible pouch 705 that has an inner surface 710 and an outer surface 715.
  • a portion 720 of the inner surface 710 of the pouch 705 is adapted to receive the natural nipple. That is, the portion 720 of the inner surface 710 may emulate a contour of the natural nipple.
  • the inner surface 710 may also include a receiving aperture 725 to be in liquid communication with the natural nipple.
  • a nipple 730 may then be attached to the outer surface 715 of the pouch 705. The nipple 730 is adapted to receive liquid through the receiving aperture 725.
  • the inner surface 710 of the pouch 705 also emulates a contour of the natural breast.
  • the inner surface 710 is capable of changing shape to correspond to the entire breast, including the nipple.
  • the portion of the surface that is attached only to the breast, instead of the nipple, may include an adhesive to be releasably secured to the user.
  • the entire inner surface of the pouch may include the adhesive to provide a further seal between the user and the breastfeeding device.
  • the pouch 705 may further include an access opening 735 in communication with a liquid storage device or a breast pump.
  • the access opening 735 may be configured to receive a communication line 740 that provides liquid communication between the pouch 705 and the storage device or breast pump (not shown).
  • the breastfeeding device may alternatively be used in conjunction with a breast pump or similar device. This advantageously protects a natural nipple that may be sore or cracked from further susceptibility to injury by allowing the infant to suckle the nipple portion of the breastfeeding device.
  • the breastfeeding device 700 of the present disclosure can be used in conjunction with both the receiving aperture 725 for when milk is capable of being produced and the communication line 740 to allow stored liquid to be administered to the infant. Accordingly, the breastfeeding device provides further adaptability based on user needs.
  • the flexible pouch 705 may also be sealable to be capable of storing the liquid remaining therein.
  • the nipple itself may also be formed integrally with the breastfeeding device thus providing a seamless device.
  • the breastfeeding device is capable of providing a reservoir that is directly worn over a natural breast and reusable thus promoting a bond between an infant and caregiver.
  • the breastfeeding device facilitates breastfeeding by minimizing a compression required to discharge liquid from the reservoir, and thus, an infant can easily receive liquid therefrom.
  • the reservoir pouch of the breastfeeding device is flexible such that it emulates a contour of a natural breast.
  • the breastfeeding device is attached to the caregiver by an adhesive and thus can be easily worn without requiring complex securing attachments.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un dispositif d'allaitement conçu pour s'ajuster sur un sein naturel. Le dispositif comprend un réservoir qui stocke un liquide reçu et a une surface intérieure et une surface extérieure. De plus, le dispositif comprend une ouverture d'accès qui est ménagée dans la surface extérieure du réservoir et est conçue pour recevoir une fixation. La surface intérieure du réservoir se fixe sur une surface du sein naturel émulant son contour.
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